--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: Oracle pre-market down 3%: pipeline delays caused the stock price to drop 4.7% at one point, CDS surge raises concerns" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296228320.md" description: "Oracle pre-market down 3.02%; Xos pre-market up 116.75%; Profusa pre-market up 97.35%; Microbus pre-market up 94.63%" datetime: "2026-08-18T12:28:33.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296228320.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296228320.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296228320.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: Oracle pre-market down 3%: pipeline delays caused the stock price to drop 4.7% at one point, CDS surge raises concerns **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** Oracle is down 3.02% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 15, the natural gas pipeline for Oracle's "Jupiter Project" data center in New Mexico was delayed to February 1 of next year, causing the stock price to drop by as much as 4.7%. The New Mexico land commissioner rejected the pipeline construction twice, citing water usage and emissions issues. Oracle responded that the project is still progressing as planned, and the stock price decline narrowed to 3.7%. 2. On August 15, Bank of America analysts noted that the recent pullback in AI stocks has created opportunities for investors looking for undervalued stocks. The analysts specifically mentioned 16 companies, including Oracle, believing these stocks have attractive mid-term upside potential. 3. On August 17, Morgan Stanley data showed that Oracle's credit default swaps (CDS) have risen from about 40 basis points in mid-2025 to approximately 180 basis points now, indicating significant market concerns about Oracle's risk. The analysis pointed out that the financing pressure from AI infrastructure investments is not evenly distributed, with Oracle being particularly notable. Market sentiment has shifted towards AI stocks, with clear capital flows. **Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks** Xos is up 116.75% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, Xos announced a contract with the U.S. Air Force to develop and deliver deployable mobile charging solutions. This move marks Xos's entry into the defense market, significantly boosting the stock price. Under the agreement, Xos will provide prototype energy storage systems and assemble and integrate them at its Byrdstown, Tennessee facility. 2. On August 17, Xos mentioned risk factors such as market demand, competitive conditions, and manufacturing capabilities in its forward-looking statements. Despite uncertainties, investors are optimistic about its potential in the defense market. 3. On August 17, Xos released related information via GlobeNewswire, emphasizing its innovative capabilities in defense applications, further enhancing market confidence. The electric vehicle industry has shown strong performance recently, with clear policy support. Profusa is up 97.35% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 13, HRT Financial conducted a large transaction in Profusa stock, selling 42,411 shares, which increased market attention on the stock. After the transaction, they held 74,198 shares. Source: EDGAR 2. On August 15, Profusa announced that its quarterly report would be delayed, but it expects no significant changes in operational results. This news may have alleviated investor concerns. Source: EDGAR 3. On August 18, Profusa is advancing the commercialization of digital organ biosensors through a new collaboration with the University of Leeds, despite the company undergoing corporate restructuring. This technological advancement may have boosted market confidence. Source: Public Technologies The trend of integration in the technology and healthcare industries is evident WeRide pre-market rose 94.63%. Based on recent key news: 4. On August 15, WeRide completed a private placement of 2 million shares of common stock, raising $1.8 million, with Chairman Zheng Jiahua subscribing to 500,000 shares. The funds will be used to develop the "Orchestra" portable AI wearable robot central device, utilizing NVIDIA Jetson technology. Despite the significant rise in stock price, the stock has still fallen over 95% year-to-date. 5. On August 15, Wall Street consensus rating is neutral. Analysts are cautious about WeRide's future performance, believing that its stock price is highly volatile and investment risks are high. 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